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Cohen’s election a first on council

Posted Jan 5, 2012 from The Houston Chronicle

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TxDOT alters detour to appease bikers, hikers

Posted Dec 15, 2011

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More rape kits than thought remain untested at HPD Backlog estimate doubles to at least 6,000, department confirms

Posted Dec 15, 2011

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Houston City Council tweaking towing ordinance

Posted Dec 14, 2011

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Urban Living Outside the Loop?

Posted Dec 12, 2011

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  • What People Are Saying:

    • Ellen Cohen is a strong advocate for small businesses. I've got her ear, and she's got my back. —Jennifer Eaves
    • Ellen's personal story is as compelling as her personal integrity and character are beyond reproach. —Michael Trevino
    • Ellen is a role model for all politicians. —Bobbie Nau
    • Ellen is the real deal -- passionate, committed and caring about people. She's about changing the world and peoples' lives. —Jeffrey Arndt
    • Ellen Cohen knows how to bring people together to get things done. She is a proven civil servant who deserves our deepest respect for choosing to serve our city. —Will White
    • Few entrusted with public office are more effective leaders than Ellen Cohen. She listens, plans, unites and moves -- always with energy and passion. —Beth Sanders Moore
    • A number of times my legal services hotline would receive calls from women who needed help that I was not qualified to provide. I referred them to the Houston Area Women's Center, where Ellen and her staff gave them support, shelter and help. I learned that Ellen has a deep commitment to helping others. —Robert A. Fairey
    • As a Baptist minister, parent, and former president of the Houston GLBT Political Caucus, I am thrilled that Ellen is running to represent us at City Hall. Ellen is all about constituent service and being responsive, two essential traits in a district council member. And she's fair-minded, supporting equal treatment for all people. —Burton Bagby-Grose
    • Interning for Ellen the past two summers showed me the positive side of the political process. Ellen proved to me not all politics are dirty and some politicians truly care about their community. —Olivia Sher
    • Ellen has made a difference in the lives of countless people. In each position she has held, she shows that she knows how to listen and how to act to benefit everyone. Just think about much her presence on the City Council will benefit the people of Houston! —Julia & Jack Mazow
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